A column for those who think and pray

Once a high-level Reagan-era diplomat, Alan Keyes is a long-time leader in the conservative movement. He is well-known as a staunch pro-life champion and an eloquent advocate of the constitutional republic, including respect for the moral basis of liberty and self-government. He has worked to promote an approach to politics based on the initiative of citizens of goodwill consonant with the with the principles of God-endowed natural right.

For this week’s offering I was tempted to comment on the Thanksgiving Family Forum staged recently as part of the GOP’s ongoing political theatricals. Then it seemed more appropriate to respect the grateful spirit of the season. With prayerful thought (i.e., for those willing both to think and to pray), I hope that this juxtaposition of man’s words with God’s Word does both:

“We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions. …” (U.S. Declaration of Independence)